Merlin’s Maid has been a consistent performer recently and is ready to win at Albion Park tonight. The daughter of Magic Sprit has placed in four of her last five starts; flashing home from out wide to fill the minors at this track and distance last week. A slightly closer draw and her good box speed could prove the difference in this contest.
Hay Billy’s form recently has been good, and he will be extremely difficult to beat at Albion Park tonight after drawing Box 1. The son of Barcia Bale has won three of his last six races, two in particularly slick time and he ran home respectively to finish fourth last time out, having run into early traffic. This looks a great opportunity for him to atone.
Machine Green faces a rise in class at Albion Park tonight, but she has returned some pleasing efforts recently and looms as a live each-way chance. The two-year-old was caught wide last time out but ran home well to finish fifth over 431m, and the rise in distance tonight should suit. With even luck, I think he’s up to fighting out the finish at a price ($21 at publish).
Classy Zoro has found top gear and looks the one to beat again in the last at Albion Park tonight. A son of the legendary Fernando Bale, Classy Zoro has won each of his last three starts, including one at this track and distance in fast time, last time out. He’s drawn somewhat awkwardly but will have the benefit of an empty box on his inside.